Ophthalmologists for Cataract surgery in Attica

Dr. Ksanthopoulou Paraskeui, MD, PhDc, MSc, FEBO, is an Ophthalmic Surgeon, Military Physician - Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic & Scientific Director of the Corneal Clinic at the Athens General Military Hospital 401. She maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is specialized in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery. She has undergone advanced training in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery at a specialized Corneal Transplantation clinic in the United Kingdom for three years. Her expertise includes the management of corneal diseases, corneal transplants, cataract surgeries with monofocal, toric, and multifocal lenses, correction of myopia/hyperopia and astigmatism using the latest laser techniques (Trans PRK, Femto LASIK), pterygium surgery with autograft, amniotic membrane implantation, and ocular surface diseases. Her research interests focus on corneal surgery and complex cataract procedures. She has experience in the management of macular diseases, follow-up of patients with glaucoma, and treatment of eyelid disorders.

Asimakopoulou Eustathia is an Ophthalmologist who runs her private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Liège in Belgium and specialized in Ophthalmology at the University Clinic of G. Gennimatas. Dr. Asimakopoulou serves as a scientific collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Center as well as at Metropolitan Hospital.

Xristodoulidis Mixail X. MD is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Cholargos since 1997. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in Ophthalmology. He possesses extensive experience and expertise, having collaborated with public and private clinics for approximately 20 years. Currently, he serves as the scientific director of the Ophthalmology Department at "Hygeia" Hospital and is a collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Institute (OMMA) and the Athenian MediClinic. He was the Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Euroclinic Athens for 12 years. He operates at Hygeia Hospital, Athens Mediclinic, the "Mitera" clinic, and is a selected collaborating ophthalmic surgeon with Medisystem. Simultaneously, he specializes in anterior segment eye surgery, cataract removal through a microscopic incision without sutures and with topical anesthesia (phacoemulsification), and correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using femtosecond laser (LASIK) and PRK. Additionally, he has specialized expertise in the removal of eyelid formations (chalazion, pterygium, nodules, xanthelasma) and foreign bodies from the anterior segment, contact lens fitting for myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, as well as multifocal contact lenses, and anti-VEGF factor injections. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also participates in national and international ophthalmological conferences and advanced training seminars abroad, aiming to stay fully informed on the latest surgical and technological advancements in ophthalmology.

Pantazis Dimitris MD, FEBO, DiSSO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private clinic in Marousi. He graduated in Medicine from Semmelweis University and specialized in Ophthalmology in Germany, at the University Clinic of Hamburg. He is surgically specialized in Laser procedures for the correction of myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, as well as in cataract surgeries. He holds the Greek and European Title of Ophthalmology Specialty (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology - FEBO) and has served as the scientific head of the ophthalmology department at the Athens Medical Center and the Ophthalmology department at the largest private multi-specialty clinic in Mykonos, the SEA Medical Health Clinic, for 9 years. He has completed the multi-year Swiss postgraduate program of the European Board for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology in Lugano, Switzerland, from which he obtained the title DiSSo (Diploma of Superior Specialist in Ophthalmology). Finally, he is accredited by the European School of Aviation Medicine of Lufthansa in Frankfurt as an aeromedical examiner for pilot licenses class II (PPL).

Ioannis Papazoglou is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the Medical Association Westfalen-Lippe in Germany. He worked as an Ophthalmology Resident and later as the Consultant of the Ophthalmology Clinic at Klinikum Lüdenscheid, an academic hospital of the University of Bonn. Additionally, he worked as a specialist Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Ophthalmology Center Praxis Drs. Krause Dortmund in Germany. At his practice, he manages cases across the entire spectrum of Ophthalmology, with a specialization in cataract surgery and macular diseases.

Giagkou Georgios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Galatsi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in ophthalmology at the Athens General Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". Through participation in numerous seminars and conferences, Dr. Giagkou ensures continuous updating on advancements in the field and provides specialized solutions tailored to the needs of his patients in his private practice. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Vitreous-Retina Society, and the European Group for the Study of Insulin Resistance.

Dr. Koutsonas Antonis MD, FEBOphth is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a Doctorate and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Aachen in Germany. He served for several years as a Consultant in the Department of Vitreous and Retinal Diseases at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Aachen (2014-2022), where he specialized in the surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases and cataracts (vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon). Additionally, following European Ophthalmology examinations, he obtained the European Ophthalmology title FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). He possesses extensive clinical experience in prominent positions and has performed over 2200 pars plana vitrectomy surgeries for a wide range of vitreous and retinal diseases, 600 cataract and intraocular lens implantations, as well as more than 5000 intravitreal injections. He has significant research experience, having participated in numerous multicenter studies on various ophthalmic conditions, acting as principal investigator in several, and is trained in the principles of good clinical practice. He has published numerous articles in internationally renowned ophthalmological scientific journals and actively participates in international conferences. Finally, he has been involved in clinical research in the fields of glaucoma, electrophysiology, and the surgical treatment of vitreous and retinal diseases.

Niskopoulou Mania Phd Kai Synergates is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Age-related Macular Degeneration and Retinal diseases (fellowship in Medical Retina) at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the largest clinical and research centers worldwide. Since 2003, she has worked as a cataract surgeon and specialist in retinal diseases (diabetic lesions, macular degeneration, vascular diseases, genetic disorders) in hospitals in England and Greece. More specifically, she has served as a Consultant at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and at Moorfields at Croydon University Hospital in London, where she was also the director of the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Department, as well as an attending physician at Frimley Park Hospital. For the past 5 years, she has maintained a practice in France as well. In Athens, she collaborates with modern Ophthalmology Centers, where she performs surgeries and supplementary ophthalmological examinations. She is the Director of the 2nd Ophthalmology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital. She is a Collaborator at Eye Day Clinic, OMMA, and AKTINA. Additionally, she holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She teaches in the postgraduate Vitreous-Retina Program of NKUA. She continues to participate in numerous national and international conferences, presenting papers and lectures in workshops and round tables. Recently, she collaborates in the practice with Ms. Fenia Kokolaki, Ophthalmic Surgeon, graduate and PhD holder of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with extensive experience in Germany.

Krassas Georgios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Petroupoli. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in retinal diseases. He is an Associate of the First University Clinic of Athens, the Hypapanti Ophthalmology Clinic, and Athens Vision. His clinic is a modern facility covering the entire spectrum of ophthalmological conditions. Dr. Krassas manages refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia), cataract, glaucoma, fundus diseases (vasculopathies, maculopathies, inflammations), dry eye syndrome and lacrimal apparatus disorders, and performs eyelid surgeries (chalazion, cysts, ectropion, entropion, nevi, etc.), surface eye diseases (pterygium, cysts, epiphora, traumas, etc.), as well as laser treatments for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Flora - Maria Mitaraki is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Ano Patissia since 1987. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". She received training in Laser and Fluorescein Angiography and worked for 17 years at the Athens Ophthalmology Center, where she managed ocular conditions such as refractive errors, glaucoma, macular and optic nerve diseases, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, inflammatory diseases, cataracts, and performed a large number of Fluorescein Angiographies and Laser treatments.

Ntora Euthalia is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized at the General Hospital of Katerini and in the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA. There, she trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of clinical ophthalmology conditions, with a particular interest in cataract microsurgery and diseases of the cornea and retina. Since 2015, she has been a recognized Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBOphth). The services provided at her private practice include comprehensive refractive assessment, visual acuity measurement, keratometry, slit-lamp examination, tonometry, anterior segment and fundus photography, cataract evaluation, glaucoma study, fundoscopy, and complete pediatric ophthalmological examination.

Stauridis Euaggelos MD, PhD is an Ophthalmologist with private clinics in Acharnes and Chalkida. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Homburg, Germany, and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, as well as retinal and macular disorders. He is affiliated with the Athens Vision Medical Ophthalmology Center, the Attiko Ophthalmology Center, and the Provision Ophthalmology Center. The ophthalmologist has extensive experience in specialized services such as fundus examination, tonometry, and refractive assessment (myopia measurement and prescription of glasses), as well as in cataract, glaucoma, and laser surgeries for myopia, astigmatism, and hypermetropia. Finally, he is a member of the European Board of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Cornea Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses & Refractive Surgery, and the Hellenic Glaucoma Society.

Kampesi Ourania is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. She graduated with honors from the 2nd Arsakeio High School of Athens and studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing her mandatory rural service at the regional clinic of Elateia in the Amphikleia Phthiotida Health Center, she specialized in Ophthalmology at the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the Athens Eye Clinic. She worked as a Registrar at the Athens Eye Clinic and the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Currently, in addition to her private practice, she works as an Ophthalmologist at the Euroclinic for Children and the Bioclinic of Athens.

Gkartzonikas Apostolos is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist - Military Doctor and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a graduate of the Military School of Corps Officers. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and at the 2nd University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University. He has served as an Ophthalmology instructor at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and as Consultant in the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital. To date, he is a Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and a Scientific Collaborator of the Ophthalmic Surgery Clinic Eye Day Clinic. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, as well as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Ο Κατσιλέρος Ανδρέας MD, Dr. είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Οφθαλμολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών 'Λαϊκό", όπου εργάστηκε για δύο χρόνια, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση ενός ευρέος φάσματος οφθαλμολογικών παθήσεων. Διαθέτει πληθώρα εμπειρίας στη χειρουργική του καταρράκτη, καθώς και στη χορήγηση ενδοϋαλοειδικών ενέσεων για την θεραπεία παθήσεων του αμφιβληστροειδούς. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται με τη διάγνωση, την παρακολούθηση και την θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση του γλαυκώματος, δίνοντας ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην έγκαιρη διάγνωση και την εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών. Η συνεχής εκπαίδευση αποτελεί βασικό μέρος της επαγγελματικής του πορείας καθώς συμμετέχει τακτικά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, παρακολουθώντας τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις της οφθαλμολογίας, με στόχο να προσφέρει στους ασθενείς του υπηρεσίες υψηλού επιπέδου, βασισμένες στα νεότερα επιστημονικά δεδομένα. Στο ιατρείο του, στόχος είναι η δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με κάθε ασθενή, η αναλυτική ενημέρωση για κάθε πρόβλημα όρασης και η παροχή εξατομικευμένων λύσεων με γνώμονα τη διατήρηση και βελτίωση της οπτικής υγείας.

Manta Georgia is an Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Pangrati since 2012. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, where she was admitted through national exams, ranking 2nd in order of success. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the State Ophthalmology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Children's General Hospital "Agia Sofia." She holds a PhD (2010) and a Master's degree (2006) from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She pursued further training at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich in the fields of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Retinal Pathology in children and adults. Recently, as part of continuous scientific education, she attended the Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology department as well as the Cornea department at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. She is a scientific associate of the Ophthalmology Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and IASO Maternity Hospital for the preventive ophthalmic examination of newborns. For surgeries and adult diseases, the ophthalmologist collaborates with private ophthalmology clinics. The practice is contracted with the Ministry of Transportation for issuing driver's license certificates and provides electronic prescribing of medications and glasses. Finally, the doctor accepts cases from infants.

Georgopoulos Vasilis MD, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Alimos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, admitted with honors through national examinations, and holds the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma (FEBO) awarded with a scholarship from the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society. The doctor specialized as a surgeon ophthalmologist at the ophthalmology clinic of the General Hospital "Red Cross Korgialeneio – Benakeio," which is a nationwide reference center for ophthalmic diseases, working for several years as an assistant and collaborator of the director H. Feretis. In addition to extensive surgical experience in a wide range of anterior and posterior segment pathologies, he has significant clinical and therapeutic expertise in retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, vitreoretinal surgical conditions (retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole), as well as in the management of glaucoma patients. Since then, he has specialized his training in major ophthalmic clinics abroad, such as Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Leeds University Hospital in the United Kingdom. Currently, the ophthalmologist is the Director of the ophthalmology department at the Dutch Clinic in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on refractive surgery, and is a regular External Associate of Athens Vision clinic in Athens. In his private practice, he treats diseases and provides specialized services across the full spectrum of ophthalmology.